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Are you thinking about taking a summer vacation but don’t really want to put in the time, money, and energy it takes to actually go out of town and do something? Well, stay-cations, or vacations one spends at home, have become more popular in recent years. You can take off a week of work and just relax at home! If you want to take a stay-cation, here are a few ideas.

Some people just take a week off and do absolutely nothing! They watch TV, go out to lunch and a movie, catch up on magazines or books…basically, they rest and relax. On the other hand, some people spend this vacation catching up on chores and things they’ve been meaning to do but just haven’t had the time for, like going some home repairs or projects. It is a vacation? Some would say no, but others love doing this type of stuff, and for them, it’s a lot of fun.

Don’t want to take a whole week off? You could take a few days off at the end of the week so you can have an extended weekend. Some people might use this time to take a mini-vacation, while others just like to stay at home. If you have family nearby, you could go visit them. You could also go to your local zoo, spend some time at a museum checking out the new exhibits, or returning to a local attraction you haven’t visited recently.

Summer is almost over, but there are still a few more weeks to have a little fun. In fact, there’s still a lot to do in Houston in August. Here are just a few events and things to do.

Visit Moody Gardens. There’s always something to do at the beautiful gardens. Currently, there’s a special exhibit running called “Dinos Alive!” that runs through August 11. If your kids love dinosaurs, they’ll love this exhibit.

For museum lovers, how about visiting the Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston or the Houston Museum of Natural Science? Both feature some very interesting permanent and visiting exhibits, and admission is fairly cheap. There are even some exhibits that children will find interesting.

Of course, for a day outdoors with the kids, nothing beats the Houston Zoo. There are many different animals featured at the zoo. One of the cool exhibits at the zoo this summer, however, features a different type of animal: ones made out of Lego bricks. The Animals Assembled exhibit features huge animals created by certified Lego Master Builders. The Lego creatures will be at the zoo through Labor Day.

After you visit the past at the zoo, you can blast off to the future at the Space Center Houston. Family members of all ages will enjoy the usual space center activities, but fans of the original Star Trek series will want to visit the center to check out the Shuttlecraft Galileo set piece. featured in several episodes of the series, the set piece and props have been restored by Star Trek fans and will be available for viewing following its unveiling on July 31.

No matter what you choose to do, make the most out of these last few weeks of summer. If nothing else, at least head outdoors and take a walk around the local park or even your neighborhood. Enjoy the sunshine!

This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend! Many families celebrate the weekend with a traditional event. For some, this means celebrating outdoors! Whether it’s just a barbeque in the backyard or an out-of-town trip, there are many ways to enjoy this gorgeous weather. Here are a few ways of celebrating Memorial Day outdoors.

Since Memorial Day is often seen as the start of summer vacation time, a lot of people take short weekend trips. They go camping, have family gatherings, or visit the lake.

Others host cook-outs in their own yards. They might have their family and friends over, or they might host a neighborhood party for everyone on their block.

Some people may spend the weekend outdoors playing sports. Golf fans may attend the Memorial Tournament, a golf event that is usually held on or around Memorial Day, while racing fans might be in the outdoor seats at the Indianapolis 500.

What does your family do for Memorial Day? Do you spend time outdoors, or do you stay inside in the air conditioning?

Summer is a great time to entertain outdoors, especially if you have a great backyard. Whether you’re just having a few friends over or hosting an outdoor party for your entire family, getting out of the house and enjoying some time outside can be a great change of pace.

Moving the party outdoors does require a few changes and things to be aware of. First of all, you’ll have to do some yard work. Just like cleaning your dining room indoors, you’ll want to be sure your outdoor area looks nice. Clean off your lawn furniture, make sure your yard is mowed and your flowerbeds are looking nice, and be sure you’ve got adequate lighting if your party is going to take place in the evening.

Make sure you’ve got some bug repelling candles, spray, and other items to keep the pests away from your guests. Many of these candles now come in decorative styles so they look great and repel mosquitos and other bugs.

Even though most of the party is going to be outdoors, remember that your guests may need to go inside for various reasons. Be sure to clean house, or at least the rooms guests may be in!

If you have pets in your backyard, you may need to shut them in a separate part of the yard, especially if they may try to steal food or jump up on your guests.

For entertainment, there’s a lot you can do outdoors. You can bring out the same board games you would play inside, or you can set up some outdoor games. You might play crochet, badminton, or basketball, if you’ve got the equipment. You can also sit outdoors and just visit.

Having a summer party can be a ton of fun. You can grill hamburgers, sit outdoors and enjoy the nice day, and play different outdoor games. But like with all parties, there’s a little bit of stress that comes with hosting a summer party.

Problem: even though you’ll be outdoors, you still want your home to look beautiful. That means the week before the party, you’ll be cleaning. It can be a little worse in the summer because if you have kids, they will be going in and out playing in the yard. They might track in dirt and mud. Your pets, also, may bring in mud. Plus pets may still be shedding their winter fur, so you’ve got that to contend with as well.

Solution: plan two sweeping/vacuuming times. The first, a few days before the party, is the deep clean. The second, the day of, is a quick hit of the areas most trafficked. You won’t need to re-clean your guest room, for example, but you’ll probably want to do a quick sweep of the entry, the kitchen, the main bathroom…any area you expect people will be in.

Problem: since you’ll be outdoors, you want your yard to look awesome! This means you’ll want to mow, rake up the grass, trim your flowers, weed…the list seems to go on and on.

Solution: if you’ve got the money, you might want to splurge and hire a professional yard person just for this event. Otherwise, be sure to set aside an afternoon or more to do all of your yard work, especially if you have a large yard. Don’t forget to wash off your outdoor furniture and patio.

Problem: the day of the party arrives, and it’s pouring down rain!

Solution: there’s no way to control the weather. All you can do is shrug and move your party indoors. Yes, it’s disappointing, but there’s nothing else you can do. Your only option here is to check the weather forecast and do your best to pick a date that’s supposed to be clear. If the day comes and it’s raining or too windy or too hot to be outdoors, just accept that some things are beyond your control and try to have fun anyway. Have a backup plan if you were planning to cook out, too.